Course
PILB Armed Security 2-Day Course
$250.00/Person Duration : 1st day 8hrs , 2nd day 5hrs
This is the official 2‑day NV PILB Initial Firearm Certification Course required to obtain your Armed Guard Card. Attendance on both days is mandatory.
Important: You must be sponsored by a licensed security company and provide a VEAS Form (Verification of Employment for Armed Security). You may NOT work a graveyard shift before either training day
Course Overview
Day 1 — Classroom Instruction & Written Exam
8 hours of classroom lecture
Review of NV laws, safety, and armed guard responsibilities
Written exam on course material
Bring:
Government‑issued ID
VEAS Form
Water/snacks
Note‑taking materials (tablet, laptop, or pen/paper)
Day 2 — Outdoor Range Drills & Qualification
5 hours of live‑fire drills
Qualification with your duty firearm
Safety and manipulation assessment
Bring (if using your own gear):
Duty gun belt
Qualifying firearm (approved by your employer)
200 rounds of ammunition
Eye & ear protection
Level III duty holster
Magazine pouches
Minimum of 3 magazines
Water (highly recommended)
If you do not have all required gear, rentals are available for a small fee.
Physical & Skill Requirements
Participants must be able to:
Stand, kneel, and move safely on the range
Lock slide to the rear
Load/unload magazines
Eject magazine from magwell
Rack slide
Pull trigger with index finger safely and consistently
Uniform & Safety Requirements
Full company uniform required
Closed‑toe shoes or security boots
Pants with belt loops and an inner belt
No alcohol or controlled substances within 24 hours of class
Attendance & Refund Policy
This is a Pass/Fail course
All fees are NON‑REFUNDABLE
Failure to attend either day = forfeited payment
Late arrivals are not permitted
Missing your unarmed work card on Day 1 results in automatic rescheduling to the next available course
Important Notes
- Firearms and live ammunition are NOT permitted in the classroom per NRA/USCCA guidelines
- Course cost does NOT include Processing Fee to the NV PILB
- Firearm rentals and ammunition are available for an additional fee
Reservation & Cancellation Policy
All reservations are non-refundable
- Late arrivals, missed time, or incomplete attendance result in automatic failure with no refund.